School of Rock

Science City at Union Station 30 W. Pershing Rd., Kansas City, Missouri, United States

"You're in the band" with Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical School of Rock, based on the hilarious hit movie. Follow Dewey Finn, a failed, wannabe rock star who decides to earn an extra bit of cash by posing as a substitute teacher at a prestigious p...

A Day in the Park

Pack the picnic basket, gather your family and friends, and kick off the summer with a "daycation" in Shawnee Mission Park. As always, you’ll find a fun-filled variety of facilities and activities to choose from, and on this special day it's all free

Cedar Cove: Public Tours

Come meet our feline friends! Experience Cedar Cove Feline Conservatory with an experienced guide. See these epic animals and learn about their characteristics and behaviors!

Cycles of Change in Science City

Join us all month long for the "Cycles of Change" in Science City! Featuring hands-on activities, themed demos and educator-led programming. See the full list of activities below.

June Activities:

Creative Corner: Zentangle Scratch Swirl – ...

James and the Giant Peach

Playing May 31, Jun 1,4,5,6,7!

NEW! ALL OUTDOOR Performances begin at 8:00pm.
TIP Box Office opens at 6pm on performance evenings.
Gates to the seating area open at 6:30pm.

James and the Giant Peach runs approximately 2 hours with one 1...

Summer of Celebrations at Union Station

Union Station is your one shop stop for summer fun! Whether you’re visiting from out of town or planning your very own staycation, there’s a whole world of fun located under one roof. Plus, you can have even MORE unbeatable fun at a low price! Wh...

Roars & Rainbows

KC Pumpkin Patch transforms into a playground of roaring dinos and shimmering unicorns. Dive into a day full of discovery, imagination, photo ops and adventure. Tickets on sale now! Use code KCPARENT to save $7.

Summer EdVenture Camps

Keep your child connected with the great outdoors through Wonders of Wildlife camps.
With our expert team of educators as their guide, your child will interact with live animals, conduct in-depth experiments, create masterpieces and learn new sk...

Summer “Sense”sation Playtime

Mt. Olive's Mornings with Mommy and Olive Sprouts Preschool invite children ages 0-5 and their caregiver to a fun morning of FREE outdoor sensory play. Drop in anytime Saturday, June 7 from 9-11:30am and be ready to get messy. Snacks will be prov...

Reel in the fun: a guided fishing tour

Join us for a relaxing day by the water! Led by a fishing enthusiast, this expedition is for individuals of all experience levels, no license needed! We will visit three locations and learn about catching baitfish, reel fishing, and different kin...

Vaile Mansion Strawberry Festival

June 7, 20259 AM - 4 PMFree admission to grounds and vendor booths!!Mansion Tour: Adults $10.00  | Children $5.00Dozens of craft, food and antique booths will be set up around […]

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